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Union Minister Shri. Parshottam Rupala launches Sagar Parikrama, Phase VI in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has launched the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ program on occasion of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Sagar Parikrama program has been organized through a pre-decided sea route covering coastal states/Union Territories. The Phase VI programme of Sagar Parikrama was organized at Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Union Territory of India, which started on 29th May 2023 from Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture  – Marine Product Export Development Authority , Kodiyaghat, Port Blair by a visit to understand the Domestication of Tiger Shrimp Project.
Hon'ble Shri. Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in the presence of Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Andaman &Nicobar, Dr L.N Murthy, National Fisheries Development Board, grace the occasion and will be proceeding towards the other locations are like Panighat Fish landing center, VK Pur Fish Lending Center, Hutbay, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Islands etc. Sagar Parikrama Phase VI program began with a warm welcome of Hon'ble Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying by fisher men and women with garlands and bunch of flowers. Hon’ble Shri. Parshottam Rupala other dignitaries inaugurated the Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase VI at  – MPEDA, Kodiyaghat.
Hon'ble Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying visited and inspected the domestication of Tiger Shrimp Project of RGCA-MPEDA located at Kodiyaghat, Port Blair where he discussed with the officials regarding setting up of domestication projection on tiger shrimp, selective breeding, nucleus breeding, establishment of shrimp evaluation study unit and more about the actions taken i.e. allocation of broadstock quantity, inspection of shrimp hatcheries etc.
Hon'ble Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying with other dignitaries visited to cellular jail and assesses the state of the memorial and suggested that it continues to serve as a valuable educational and historical site for future generations.
Moving forward, Hon’ble Shri Parshottam Rupala visited Panighat Fish Landing Centre with the other official dignitaries. A welcome address was given by Shri G. Sudhakar, IAS, Secretary , Government of Andaman & Nicobar Islands at the beginning of an event for making an effort to attend the event. An Introductory address was given by Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of A&N enlightening on Sagar Parikrama Phase VI Yatra in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and the fishermen were happy after listening and can relate the importance and impact that will bring in their lives. He discussed many important issues regarding economic upliftment through various schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Matsya SampadaYojna , also informed that one-third of country’s tuna fish reserves are in the seas surrounding Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The islands encompass 28% of the country’s exclusive economic zones.
Hon'ble Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying recognizes the critical role of fish farmers in meeting the growing demand, also recognizes the invaluable contributions of our fishermen and fish farmers who tirelessly work to provide us with a vital source of food and sustenance. He emphasized on sustainable fishing practices that not only increase productivity but also minimize environmental impacts.He informed that due to high demand of fishermen from all over the country to support them in improving their livelihood, Hon’ble Prime Minister established separate department of fisheries and since 1950 to 2014, the investment in fisheries sector was of around Rs 3,681 Cr, starting from 2014 government introduces the schemes such as PMMSY, FIDF and others with budget of approx. Rs. 32,000 Cr. of total investment has been made for the development of fisheries sector by understanding the ground realities.
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